Bath Elks Name Committees for Ensuing Year
George W. Gallant, exalted ruler, announces committee appointments for Bath lodge of Elks. Auditing includes Cedric P. French, Gardiner Rogers, Edward N Hartnett. Visiting lists Leslie Plant, Chester Comeau, W. E. Guerin, Lawrence Boardman, George McKellar. Publicity by W. E. Guerin and William P. Mennealy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Gallant
Bath Lodge of Elks
Cedric P. French
Gardiner Rogers
Edward N Hartnett
Per
Harry Thebeau, Sr
J. W. Allen
Percy W. Kingsbury
Leslie Plant
Chester Comeau
W. E. Guerin
Lawrence Boardman
George McKellar
Arthur Sturtevant
J. Haviland Torrey
Harry Thebeau
Hugh S. MacDougal
J. H. Torrey
Frank Reinoehl
Edward N. Hartnett
Leon Fortin
Maurice Glidden
Brian M. Jewett
John E. Hart
First named are the chairmen of each committee.
The article identifies who chairs each committee by name. It lists the chairmen responsible for oversight and leadership roles within the organizational structure.
Twenty-Five Year Class Plans Alumni Reunion at Morse High
Morse High School 1924 alumni met in Room K to finalize plans for the 25th reunion on June 9. About 30 area residents and 40 living out of town will be contacted by mail. committees named include Secretary Carrie Day Treasurer Ruth Field Country club John Hayes gift selection Catharine Leonard Carl Pinson and Wilhelmina Brown for publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Bath
Carrie Day
Ruth Field
John Hayes
Catharine Leonard
Carl Pinson
Wilhelmina Brown
MISS HEDERMAN HOSTESS AT SIXTH BIRTHDAY PARTY
Martha Hederman hosted a birthday party Saturday for her sixth birthday at her grandparents home 21 Wesley Street. Guests included Yvonne Henderson Gloria Swearingen Ora Fournier Roberta McCloud Audrey Dingley Diane DeCesare and Martha's 10 month old sister Jacqueline Mae. A cake was cut and many gifts were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Hederman
James Lavigne
Wesley Street
Yvonne Henderson
Gloria Swearingen
Ora Fournier
Roberta McCloud
Audrey Dingley
Diane DeCesare
Martha
Jacqueline Mae
The Crack Willow Grows Tall in Riverside Park
The crack willow frequently grows to a height of 100 feet, a notable feature of Riverside Park's landscape. Arborists note its vigorous growth and contribute the tree's prominence to local greenery.
Surprise Birthday Party for Rev. Hodgkins at Central Congregational
A birthday surprise for Rev. L. E. Hodgkins occurred during a planned church meeting at Central Congregational Church. The event featured music by Mrs. Jason A. Merrill, remarks by State Patrolman Frank Powers on safe driving, and a gift presentation by Karcher Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Congregational Church
L. E. Hodgkins
Mr. Hodgkins
Frank Powers
Jason A. Merrill
Karcher Jackson
Women's League
Robert Milliken
Leonard Litchfield
Florence Clifford
Brenda Hill
Marius Page
Gardiner Deering
Howard McPhee
Bart O'Donnell
Barbara Morse
Dana McIntire
Hodgkins
G. Thomas Murphy
J. Haviland Torrey
Wilson Gallant Wedding at St Marys Church
Miss Rose Gallant daughter of Mr and Mrs Emmanuel Gallant 16 Floral Street became the bride of Frank Wilson electronics technician USN Saturday at 3 pm in St Marys rectory with Rev Fr John Bellefontaine performing the double ring service The groom son of Wesley Wilson and the late Mrs Wilson Buffalo NY is now aboard the U S S Epperson A reception for about 50 guests followed at the bride’s home The bride wore a two toned gray suit and carried white carnations with blue accessories Teresa Gallant served as maid of honor Frank Hartman was best man Marilyn Oliver led at the punch bowl and Mary Ames kept the guest book The bride was educated in Bath and the groom a Buffalo Technical High School graduate has served in the Navy 1.5 years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Gallant
Emmanuel Gallant
Floral Street
Frank Wilson
USN
St. Mary’s Rectory
John Bellefontaine
Wesley Wilson
Wilson
Buffalo
N. Y
Teresa Gallant
Frank Hartman
Marilyn Oliver
Mary Ames
MacMillan to Speak at Bowdoin on Arctic Expedition
Commander Donald B. MacMillan, famed Arctic explorer and Bowdoin alumnus, returns to the college Thursday at 8 15 p m for the second section of his annual lecture. The event, free and open to the public, follows a prior sold out talk on February 8 and covers the 1948 Bowdoin schooner expedition to the Arctic co sponsored by Bowdoin College and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald B. MacMillan
Bowdoin College
MacMillan
Bowdoin
Arctic
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Congress Shirt Co. Employees Celebrate Birthdays and Service
Congress Shirt Co. workers hosted a birthday and anniversary party for Arthur Nelson 34 and Otis Munro 56, marking Nelson’s 10th year with the firm. Gifts included a Ships of the Sewall fleet picture and large birthday cakes, with luncheon to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress’Shirt Co
Arthur Nelson
Otis Munro
Nelson
Congress Shirt Co
Bangor
Islands
Bath
Munro
Friendship
Congress Shirt
Kurt Diamant
Mr. Nelson
Anna Conley
Sewall
Sumner Sewall
Ronald Buffum
Harrison Boye
Veteran shipbuilder named officer in designers union
Francis L. McDonald of 50 Baker Avenue Quincy, longtime Bath shipbuilder, was named vice president of the Quincy AFL Ship Designers' Union by President Theodore Bacciola. He succeeds Warren E. Williams who resigned in line with Navy policy. McDonald has 40 years in the trade, with roles at Bath Iron Works Fore River Bethlehem yard and Navy shipyards, and is a trained naval architect and choir director. He is married with a daughter Frances M. McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis L. McDonald
Baker Avenue
Quincy
Bath
AFL Ship Designers’ Union
Theodore Bacciola
Warren E. Williams
Navy Department
Fore River Yard
Naval Architect
McDonald
Bath Iron Works
Federal Yard
Kearny
N. J
Electric Boat Company
Groton
Russell S. Hitchcock
Sacred Heart Church
Weymouth
St. Joseph's Church
Frances M. McDonald
Lowell State Teachers’ College
Lawrence Doyle
Warren Liebman
Charles Parker
Angus MacDonnell
Alden Tower
Quincy, Mass
Patriot Ledger
Spring Card Party of South End P T A Highlights Social Evening
The third annual Spring card party by the South End P T A was held Thursday evening with about 25 tables of contract auction whist sixty three and cribbage. Ethel Esmond led in contract while Iva Brown placed low. Hazel Nutt roosted the galloping goose. In auction Stewart McAllister won high and Phillip Robinson low. 63 winners were Frank Bates and Burt Lonn. Cribbage saw Helena Jenkins and Fred Pashard as champions. Women high went to Melvina Vachon with Sadie Garcelon low. men high to Charles Vachon with Ernest Rouillard low. Several special prizes went to several members. oldest and youngest ladies were Sadie Garelon and Joanne Heal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End
Burt Lonn
Helena Jenkins
Fred Pashard
Melvina Vachon
Sadie Garcelon
Charles Vachon
Ernest Rouillard
Brian M. Jewett
E. R. Wright
Ralph Godfrey
Henry MceCabe
Sadie Garelon
Joanne Heal
Edward Newell
Bart O'Donnell
Clifford White
Louis MacDonald
Foster Pratt
Bart Lonn
Donald King
Lawrence
Richard Jenkins
Fred Pushard
Russell Kenney
First Birthday Party for Leverette Mitchell
A first birthday celebration was held at Dum mer street for Leverette Mitchell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Mitchell. Guests included Mrs. Marshall Brown and Barbara, Mrs. George Freeman and Wesley, Mrs. Size, Mrs. Pauline Leask and Marilyn, Mrs. Priscilla McPherson and Sandra Lee, Mrs. Blanche Locke and her mother, Mrs. Susan Leeman and grandmother, Mrs. Wallace Jones. Ice cream and cake were served as children enjoyed the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leverette Mitchell
Sherman
Mitchell
Dummer Street
Leverette
Marshall Brown
Barbara
George Freeman
Wesley
Alfred S °Ize
Pauline Leask
Marilyn
Priscilla MecPherson
Sandra Lee
Blanche Locke
Susan Leeman
Wallace Jones
Washington Tops Nation in Aluminum Production
A report places Washington as the leading state for aluminum production, surpassing other states in output and overall industry impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Colonial Club Holds 19th Annual Banquet May 12
The Colonial club will stage its 19th annual banquet on May 12 at 5 30 p.m. in the Masonic Temple on Washington street. Members received notice to respond with attendance cards. Prizes will be awarded in bowling golf pool and billiards with entertainment from club and outside acts. Special guest Joe Milliken, originator of the club bowling league, will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Club
Masonic Temple
Washington Street
Joe Milliken
Bath
Groton, Conn
Filipino Student Lions Club Speaker Recalls Arrival to U S
Remiglio Agpalo, a Philippine student at the University of Maine Annex, spoke to the Lions club Wednesday last week about arriving in San Francisco en route to Maine and visiting New York during his trip. Alex MacDonald attended as guest. Arthur Hutchins was initiated as a new member as Central Grammar basketball team visits next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remiglio Agpalo
University of Maine
Lions Club
San Francisco
New York
U. of M
Magellan
Philippines
England
New England
Orient
Philippine
Alex MacDonald
Bridgton
Arthur Hutchins
Central Grammar
Grammar
Lions
Drake elected vice president of sales at Pennsalt
William P. Drake of Bath was named vice president in charge of sales of the Pennsylvania Salt Mfg. Co. at the directors meeting. A Bowdoin graduate, he previously served as assistant vice president, sales, and has long been with Pennsalt, which now operates eight plants nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Drake
Bath
Frederick E. Drake
Berwyn
Birch Point
Bowdoin
Drake
Pennsalt
Wyandotte
Mich
George B. Beitzel
Pennsall
Natrona
Dorothy Belanger Surprise Bridal Shower Hostess Miss Belanger Honored
Miss Dorothy Belanger daughter of Mr and Mrs Bradford Belanger of Denny Road was the guest of honor at a surprise bridal shower Thursday evening hosted by Mrs Russell Hatch at Tower Circle. Gifts were arranged on a central table and refreshments served. Attendees included Mrs Fernand LaRochelle Mrs Nicholas Kakos Mrs Edward Hawkes and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Belanger
Bradford Belanger
Denny Road
Russell Hatch
Tower Circle
Miss Belanger
Fernand LaRochelle
Nicholas Kakos
Edward Hawkes
Malcolm Varney
Hilton Libby
Norma Leeman
Jane Leeman
Betty Jane Willis
Louise Having
Marilyn McElman
Eleanor Gotte
Barbara Poulos
Marie Smart
Pat Dionne
Constance Staples
Carolyn Miller
Nancy Stover
Sally Rogers
Gay Mason
Gloria Rogers
Jane Irish
Jane Jones
Claire McKay
Bowdoinham Notes Honor Birthdays and Local Events
Bowdoinham hosts birthday celebrations for Mrs. Charles Hatch and Dana Fides. A school committee meeting at Coombs High discusses forming an area high school with nearby towns. Patricia Brawn earns a Brunswick High School valedictory and plans University of Maine entry. American Legion Post in Richmond stages a minstrel show. Miriam Brown’s funeral and Merrymeeting grange degrees are reported alongside various personal items and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Hatch
Charles Hatch
Malcolm Jewel
A_ Bowdeinham
Brunswick High School
Patricia Brawn
George Brawn
Miss Brawn
University of Maine
Red Cross
Hawthorne Society
American Legion Post
Richmond
Town Hall
Bowdoinham
Pearl Sedgley
Peter Fides
Norma Benner
Ruth Merrill
Elwood Brown
Tru Crouse
John Dudleyey
Miriam Brown
Frances Whitham Brown
Pownal
Merrymeeting Grange
Elva Curtis
Yale Swimming Team Retains Title In Eastern League Meet
The Yale University swimming team successfully defended its Eastern Intercollegiate Swimming League championship title, showcasing depth in freestyle and relay events and solid performances from top swimmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale University
Rotary Club Names Incoming Officers At Tuesday Meeting
Bath Rotary club elected new officers at the weekly luncheon Tuesday. Installed July 5. Nominating committee included past presidents Doyle Shepard and Troop. Officers listed: Musk president Wade vice president Sargent Kennedy treasurer Albee sergeant at arms. Directors include Addison Doyle Shepard Troop Miller Hodgkins Musk Wade Sargent Murphy Kennedy Farnham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Rotary Club
Charles B. Doyle
Charles A. Shepard
Harold L. Troop
George H. Musk
Earl L. Wade
George E. Sargent
Tom Murphy
Carl Y Kennedy
Carl E. Albee
Loring R. Addison
Justus H. Miller
Laforest E. Hodgkins
Carl Y. Kennedy
Earl W. Farnham
Loring Addison
St. Patrick
Portland
Rotary Clubs
Morse High School
Washington
Rotary Club
H. Rodney Brooke
R. W. Thresher
General Motors Acceptance Corporation
W. W. Grant
J. L. Perrault
Boston
Will Try to Stop Air Gun Dangers
Police Chief Frank L Moriarty reports multiple complaints of air rifle firing in city limits. Windows broken and near misses cited as authorities vow enforcement under state statutes. selling to under 14 or furnishing to under 16 can bring fines up to 100 dollars or jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Moriarty
Moriarty
Grand Circuit harness season allocates large purse pool
About 2.3 million dollars will be awarded to horsemen as purses during the 27 week Grand Circuit harness racing season.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senter's, Inc
Bath Lodge Elks
George Gallant
Roscoe Higgins
William P. Mennealy
Harold Fielding
Miss Hederman
Qos Yano
Central
Gallant
ST. Mary’s Church
U. S. Navy
Buffalo Technical High School
United States Navy
M’millan
Designers Union
Russell Hitchcock
South End P. T. A
United States
Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Co
Hardware
North
Maine
Hazel Brown
Houston
Robly Morrison
Erland Curtis
Auburn
Ella Curtis
Lena Hackett
Electa Chapter
O. E.S
Charles Preble
Donald Preble
Caroline Thurlow
Poland
Erwin Thurlow
Frank Gray
Monmouth Center
Clifford Gray
Wallace Hunter Place
King of
Helen Allen
Maine General Hospital
Uptown
Prc
Gary Cooper
York
Ravi Paani
Opera House
Brenda Marshall
Donald Crisp
William Demarest
Joseph Cotten
Jennifer Jones
Jennie
Melvyn Douglas
Phyllis Calvert
Superior Heating Co
Morning St
Farmali Ge
A. Heeks
Wiscasset
Shore
Staley E. Walla Ngs
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